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March 5, 2010 - Decatur Bus System Receives High Marks From Riders

March 4, 2010 - Decatur’s Housing Outlook Among Nation’s Best

March 3, 2010 - Macon County Health Department and Local Law Enforcement Partner to Enforce the Smoke-Free Illinois Act

March 1, 2010 - Lane Closure Center Street, Cushing Street & Oakland Avenue

February 26, 2010 - Census Bureau Now Hiring

February 26, 2010 - Lane Closure Eldorado Street

February 25, 2010 - City Budget Schedule Set

February 25, 2010 - Lane Closure Country Club Road

February 23, 2010 - Lane Closures East Wood Street

February 22, 2010 - Lane Closure Center Street, Cushing Street & Oakland Avenue

February 17, 2010 - Council Calendar Now Available Online

February 3, 2010 - City Coordinating Community Efforts To Go Green

February 2, 2010 - Decatur Public Transit Is Requesting Bids And Proposals For Two Renovation Projects

February 1, 2010 - City Council Agrees On Parking System Changes, Transfer House Use

January 29, 2010 - Road Closures Fairview Ave. and Cushing St.

January 28, 2010 - Comments on Proposed Parking System Changes Being Accepted Through Sunday

January 27, 2010 - Roach School Hearing Canceled

January 27, 2010 - Funds Available for Neighborhood Revelopment CPTED Program

January 26, 2010 - City to Receive Funds for Corridor Improvements

January 19, 2010 - Council Begins Parking Discussion

January 15, 2010 - Police Department Now Accepting Applications

January 13, 2010 - Notice of Five-Year Consolidated Plan/FY2010 Action Plan Public Hearing

January 12, 2010 - Garfield Ave. Bridge To Reopen Tomorrow

January 7, 2010 - Snow Emergency Issued, Buses Run Altered Routes Due To Weather

January 5, 2010 - Decatur Human Relations Commission To Hold Public Hearing on Sexual Harassment Complaint

January 5, 2010 - Travel Caution Urged as Winter Storm Moves In

December 30, 2009 - New Year’s Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule Set

December 28, 2009 - Prairie Avenue Near MLK Intersection Now Open

December 23, 2009 - Most Garbage Haulers Alter Collection Schedule for Holidays, Will Collect Christmas Trees

December 22, 2009 - Pioneering Attorney To Speak at King Day Banquet

December 21, 2009 - City To Budget For Police Facility Designs, ID Financing Options

December 18, 2009 - Decatur Police Space Study Complete

December 18, 2009 - Water Service Insurance Letters Not From City

December 17, 2009 - Updated Parking System Offenders List Now Available Online

December 17, 2009 - Increased Traffic Enforcement by Decatur Police (IMaGE Grant) during the Holiday Season

December 11, 2009 - City Now Accepts Visa as Payment Option

December 9, 2009 - Lane Closure W. Grand Ave.

December 7, 2009 - City Council Votes to Keep Tax Rate at Last Year’s Level

December 4, 2009 - City Council To Consider Keeping Property Tax Rate At Last Year’s Level

December 1, 2009 - Denene Wilmeth to Retire from DACVB, Board Seeking New Executive Director

November 30, 2009 - Council Starts Tax Levy Talks; Approves Shopping Center Redevelopment Agreement

November 30, 2009 - Lane Closure - W. Eldorado St.

November 30, 2009 - Lane Closures - W. Grand Ave. and N. Edward St.

November 30, 2009 - Tax Levy Video Available; Manager to be Available to Answer Related Questions

November 25, 2009 - Prairie Avenue To Close Monday Morning

November 16, 2009 - City Council Supports Shopping Center Development, Talks Future Budget Cuts

November 13, 2009 - GIS Day To Be Held At Decatur Public Library

November 13, 2009 - Funds Available For Neighborhood Redevelopment Programs

November 13, 2009 - Lane Closure S. 37th Street

November 10, 2009 - Lane Closure N. Main Street

November 3, 2009 - City Seeks Input On 5-Year Consolidated Plan

November 3, 2009 - Macon County Tourism Tops $100 Million in 2008

November 2, 2009 - City Council Hears From Farm Progress, Decatur Public Schools Reps

November 2, 2009 - Tourism Press Conference Set For Tuesday

October 30, 2009 - City VSP Reduces City Staff, Will Save About $1.4 Million Next Fiscal Year

October 27, 2009 - Regular Yard Waste Collection Now Available

October 27, 2009 - City of Decatur Now on Facebook

October 22, 2009 - Decatur Police Department Adds Two Officers

October 22, 2009 - Lane closure Jasper Underpass

October 19, 2009 - City Moving Forward With Water Supply, System Improvements

October 16, 2009 - Major City Thoroughfare To Close for Part of the Day on Tuesday

October 13, 2009 - Lane Closure Lake Shore Drive

October 9, 2009 - Lane Closures Various Locations

October 7, 2009 - Transit Service Disruption Notice

October 7, 2009 - City Neighborhood Improvement Grant Applications Now Being Accepted

October 6, 2009 - City Water, Sewer Rates Among Lowest In State

October 6, 2009 - City Pays Off Hotel Bonds, Sets Stage For Water System Improvements

October 6, 2009 - Lane Closure W. Main St.

October 5, 2009 - Lane Closure N. Taylor Ave.

October 1, 2009 - Lane Closure S. Maffit

October 1, 2009 - Lane Closure Country Club Road

October 1, 2009 - Lane Closures: E. Mueller, E. Harrison, E. Curtis, S. Sandcreek Dr., E. LaSalle, E. Imboden

October 1, 2009 - Sewer Backup Assistance Now Available

September 30, 2009 - Lane Closure W. Main St.

September 29, 2009 - Fire Department to Celebrate 125 Year Anniversary Saturday

September 24, 2009 - Lane Closure Alley - E. Prairie & E. William

September 24, 2009 - Lane Closures Curtis Ave., Sandcreek Dr., Imboden Dr.

September 24, 2009 - Lane Closure W. Main St.

September 22, 2009 - Sexual Harassment Award Upheld by Appellate Court

September 22, 2009 - Decatur Human Relations Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Sexual Harassment Complaint

September 17, 2009 - Lane Closures E. Mueller Ave./E. Elmhurst, S. Sandcreek/W. Imboden Dr.

September 16, 2009 - Lane Closure W. Rock Springs Rd.

September 16, 2009 - Lane Closure Intersection of Greenridge Dr. & Southampton

September 16, 2009 - City Press Conference To Be Broadcast Live on Channel 18

September 16, 2009 - Lane Closure N. East St.

September 14, 2009 - Lane Closure W. Center St.

September 14, 2009 - Lane Closure Brush College Rd.

September 11, 2009 - Intersection Closure Southampton & Lourdes Dr.
Lane Closure Southampton

September 11, 2009 - Lane Closures LaSalle, Sand Creek & Meadow Terrace

September 10, 2009 - Lane Closure E. Chestnut

September 9, 2009 - Council Takes Action To Spur Garage Repairs, Narrow Police Space Options

September 8, 2009 - Work on Major Roadway Project Could Begin This Year

September 8, 2009 - Lane Closure Calhoun Street

September 4, 2009 - Lane Closures - N. Illinois, E. Elmhurst and E. Curtis

September 4, 2009 - Lane Closure - Fairies Parkway

September 4, 2009 - Lane Closures - Edward/Prairie Intersection, W. Ash Ave.

September 2, 2009 - Lane Closure - E. North St.

August 28, 2009 - Various Lane Closures 9/1/2009 - 9/4/2009

August 17, 2009 - Council Repeals Responsible Bidder Ordinance

August 12, 2009 - New York Mayor Touts Decatur’s Keynote Speaker on Meet The Press

August 11, 2009 - Traffic Lanes To Be Reduced on Garfield Avenue Overpass

August 5, 2009 - Decatur Area Safe Routes to School Receives Federal Safe Routes to School Funding

August 5, 2009 - Decatur City Council Holds Goals Session

August 4, 2009 - Lincoln Wayside Exhibits Installed

August 4, 2009 - Reformer, Crime Fighter To Headline Decatur Neighborhood Conference

August 3, 2009 - Transportation, Orientation Top Council Agenda

July 27, 2009 - Lost Bridge Road To Close Wednesday

July 21, 2009 - VSP Not Expected To Lead To Officer Shortage

July 20, 2009 - Downtown Garage Owner Asked To Come Up With Plan For Repairs

July 15, 2009 - Public Encouraged To Attend Garbage Rate Hearing

July 13, 2009 - City Info Now Just a “Tweet” Away

July 10, 2009 - Several Options For Downtown Parking Available

July 8, 2009 - City, Neighborhoods To Share Information

July 6, 2009 - City Council Approves Road Projects, Supports Tougher Parking Enforcement

June 24, 2009 - Monument Dedication Honoring African-American Civil War Soldiers Set

June 23, 2009 - 7.5% of City’s Current Workforce Take Voluntary Severance Plan

June 19, 2009 - Decatur to Host Midwestern Neighborhood Conference

June 18, 2009 - Downed Tree Limbs

June 15, 2009 - City Council Votes in Favor of Police Video, Roadway Improvements

June 8, 2009 - City Introduces Direct Pay for Utility Bill Payments

May 18, 2009 - Council Votes to Amend Zoning Ordinance

May 15, 2009 - City Announces Precautionary Measures Due to Recent Rains

May 4, 2009 - Ordinance Amendment Designed to Make City Safer